TITLE III

TRADITIONAL SPECIALITIES GUARANTEED

Grounds for opposition
Article 21
1
A reasoned statement of opposition as referred to in Article 51(2) shall be admissible only if it is received by the Commission before expiry of the time limit and if it:
a
gives duly substantiated reasons why the proposed registration is incompatible with the terms of this Regulation; or
b
shows that use of the name is lawful, renowned and economically significant for similar agricultural products or foodstuffs.
2
The criteria referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 shall be assessed in relation to the territory of the Union.